Saturday, January 24, 2009

Surprise in the Mail from Peggi Habets Studio

A few days ago, I signed up to get an e-newsletter from Peggi Habets who has a blog called Faces and Figures. If you sign up, you get a free present: 3 of her cards, either animals or musicians. I chose the musicians and the cards came today and they are wonderful! They are 3 of the portraits of musicians Peggi has done and I'll have to choose someone special to receive them, or I may just keep them myself :)

Sending little freebies online or in the mail - isn't that a wonderful way to share your artwork and gain new viewers and possible clients? Check out her blog, it's wonderful, especially if you're interested in painting portraits or figures.

Thank you so much, Peggi! And since my birthday is next week, I consider this an extra birthday card (well, 3 really!).

Hi Rhonda,It's so nice to put a face with a name on a mailing list. I've been having a great time reading through your blog, especially the Monty Python monopoly posts (What is the velocity of a swallow flying south...) Great to "meet" you!

I began my journey with watercolor painting in April 2003, taking weekly lessons for six years before I realized I needed to move on to explore on my own.

I admire the work of so many artists; my sidebar is full of artists who inspire me every day. I also love the freedom of Shirley Trevena, the delicate touch of Ted Nuttall and Hazel Soan, and the power of Mary Whyte. I enjoy visiting art blogs, reading art magazines and watching art DVDs to further my art education and to simply enjoy the beauty that is being created around the world in watermedia these days.

"If you have a burning desire to create art, you will lean into the flame of that desire, rather than shy away from it. You may get burned, or you may enjoy the glowing warmth of success. Whatever the outcome, you will not be able to withstand the pull to create something meaningful, beautiful, and lasting."